What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Senior Accountant position at The Pictsweet Company?
Overview
A 4th generation family owned company established in 1945, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are recruiting for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Accounting/Finance Team at the Corporate Headquarters in Bells, TN. The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for timely monthly/annual financial reporting, the monthly accounting close process, general ledger maintenance, fixed asset reporting, and monthly account reconciliations.
Responsibilities
• Ensure that financial reporting is prepared accurately, timely and all balances are properly supported.• Ensure data in the sub-systems support the balances recorded in the general ledger and all accounts are reconciled monthly. • Work in coordination with other professionals across the organization to support financial reporting and fixed assets reporting.• Prepare the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows) for internal and external reporting.• Ensure the accuracy of reporting and that all account balances are properly supported and reconciled. • Prepare analysis of financial statements and provide data-supported answers to management regarding complex financial transactions.• Maintain the fixed asset sub-ledger utilizing SAGE software and reconcile balances to the general ledger.• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by creating budget schedules and reports. • Prepare supporting documentation for external and internal audits. • Implement process improvements to enhance the overall control environment. • Ensure reporting meets the needs of the business and improves upon current reporting. Reporting should be flexible in order to meet the changing needs of the business over time.• Prepare reports and journal entries for monthly and year-end close. • Engage with Internal and External Auditors as needed to provide supporting documents for interim and year-end audit documentation.• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to support general ledger balances and address reconciling items in a timely manner. • Provide feedback to account owners on reconciling items and assist in clearing when necessary.
Other roles, duties and special projects as assigned by management.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in public accounting, financial reporting, or other general ledger accounting is required.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Certified Public Accountant or MBA a plus).
SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficient in accounting systems and ability to analyze large amounts of data for reporting. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. SAGE experience a plus.
The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H